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Easing Your Allergies with Latex-Free Dentistry
Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 12, 2022

Imagine this scenario: you go to the dentist to have a cavity filled, and an hour after the procedure you have a runny nose, scratchy throat, and your arms are Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
Author: Anonymous updated: Apr. 05, 2022

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
Lip Service
Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 29, 2022

When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects Read more
Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 22, 2022

Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read more
St. Patrick's Day
Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 15, 2022

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 08, 2022

Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more
What Causes Sleep Apnea?
Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 03, 2022

Did you know that your dentist doesn’t just treat your teeth, but sleep apnea as well? Dental sleep medicine focuses on oral appliances for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This Read more
Category: Oral Health
March is National Nutrition Month!
Author: Anonymous updated: Mar. 01, 2022

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 22, 2022

Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads Read more
Oral Health Concerns for Teens
Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 15, 2022

You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 08, 2022

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 01, 2022

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 25, 2022

You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more
Early Detection is Key to Treating Oral Cancer
Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 18, 2022

Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, Read more
Take Your Pick!
Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 11, 2022

Before electric toothbrushes, before dental floss, before fluoride rinses, in fact, before recorded history, people who cared about their dental health had one primary tool—the toothpick. Ancient bronze toothpicks, bejeweled Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 04, 2022

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more